Kristyn Kegerreis
Certified Registered Nurse Pracitioner
Fayetteville,PA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with a strong commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Known for a collaborative approach and the ability to adapt seamlessly in fast-paced, ever-changing clinical environments. Skilled in thorough patient assessments and individualized treatment planning to support positive health outcomes and meaningful patient experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
WellSpan Medical Group
09.2024 - Current
- Compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner committed to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care across the lifespan
- Skilled in diagnosing and managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions through detailed assessments and clinical reasoning
- Proficient in developing individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Dedicated to evidence-based practice and continuous patient education to support informed decision-making
- Focused on building strong, trusting relationships with diverse populations to promote long-term, positive health outcomes
- Proficient in EPIC
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Provide high-quality, post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures in a fast-paced environment
- Monitor vital signs, airway status, level of consciousness, pain, and surgical sites to ensure safe emergence from anesthesia
- Administer medications, manage pain, and respond to complications such as airway obstruction, hemodynamic instability, or post-op nausea
- Collaborate closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe patient transitions from OR to PACU and eventually to inpatient units or discharge
- Educate patients and families on post-operative care, discharge instructions, and follow-up
- Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to hospital protocols, safety standards, and infection control measures
- Proficient in using EPIC
Float Pool
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Provide comprehensive, high-quality nursing care across multiple units, including medical-surgical, telemetry/observation, and intermediate care, adapting quickly to diverse patient populations and unit protocols
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans tailored to a variety of patient conditions
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and quality of care in fast-paced, high-demand environments
- Utilize strong critical thinking and prioritization skills to manage complex patient loads and respond to rapidly changing clinical situations
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using EPIC electronic medical records system
- Uphold hospital standards, infection control measures, and patient safety protocols consistently
- Proficient in the use of EMR
Telemetry/Observation
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Provide continuous monitoring and nursing care to patients requiring cardiac telemetry/observation for conditions such as arrhythmias, chest pain, syncope, and other cardiovascular or medical-surgical concerns
- Assess and monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and overall patient condition to promptly detect and respond to changes
- Interpret telemetry strips, identify abnormal findings, and initiate appropriate interventions in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
- Administer medications, manage IV therapy, and perform comprehensive assessments to support early detection of patient deterioration
- Educate patients and families on care plans, procedures, and discharge instructions
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using EMR
- Uphold hospital standards, infection control measures, and patient safety protocols consistently
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA05-2018
Minor - Science, Technology and Society
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PAMaster of Science - Nursing, Concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA 07.2020 - 5 2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA05-2018
Skills
- Primary care across the lifespan
- Chronic disease management (HTN, DM, asthma, etc)
- Women’s and pediatric health
- Minor procedures
- EKG interpretation
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR): EPIC
- Patient and family education
- Telehealth / virtual care
- Adherence to ethical and legal standards
- Time management and prioritization
- Evidence-based practice
- Cultural competency and patient advocacy
Certification
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Awards
2021 Catholic Press Awards Honorable Mention “Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues - Dignity and Rights of Workers – Article coauthored by C. Wendekier and K. Kegerreis, Nurse Compassion Fatigue: An Unintended Consequence of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Catholic Press Awards are granted by the Catholic Media Association.
Publications
Wendekier, C. & Kegerreis, K. (2020). RN compassion fatigue: An unintended consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health Progress, 101(4), 7-11.
Clinical Education Experience
- Health and Illness in the Family and the Individual across the Lifespan WellSpan Family Practice, 225 Clinical hours To be completed January 2024 – February 2024
- Health and Illness in Adults and Aging Greencastle Family Practice, 126 Clinical hours August 2023 – October 2023
- Health and Illness in Infants, Children, and Adolescents Keystone Pediatrics, 150 Clinical Hours May 2023 – August 2023
- Reproductive Health and Illness in Men and Women Winder Gynecological Associates, 100 Clinical Hours Keystone Family Practice, 50 Clinical Hours January 2023 – April 2023
- Advanced Physical Assessment and Differential Diagnosis Houck Road Family Practice, 72 Clinical Hours August 2022 – December 2022
Attributes
- Ability to learn new skills quickly and accurately, commitment to continued learning and training.
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting, able to motivate team members to achieve greater success.
- Strong interpersonal skills including dealing effectively with a wide variety of people and successfully handling conflict.
- Strong communication skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability in regard to ability to pinpoint problems and initiate creative solutions.
- Proficient with technology, able to learn and adapt to new programs in a timely and efficient manner.
- Diplomatic and tactful with both professionals and non-professionals.
- Dependability.
- Experience in changing from one electronic medical record program to a new program. Suggested changes to team building program to enhance user friendliness.
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
WellSpan Medical Group
09.2024 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners
05-2024
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital
04.2022 - 09.2024
Master of Science - Nursing, Concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner
Saint Francis University
07.2020 - 5 2024
Float Pool
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2022
Telemetry/Observation
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital
06.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Saint Francis University
Minor - Science, Technology and Society
Saint Francis University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Francis University
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